Now and again, you find a property that really pleasantly surprises you. We went to look at this townhouse, in one of the most ancient parts of one of the most ancient towns in the Valencia region, Sagunto, and we expected the usual townhouse issues. Damp, dodgy structural issues, dark windowless bedrooms, etc.

So it was really enjoyable to find this instead. The house was only built in 1990, despite the location, and renovated in the last few years. Everything is excellent, simple as that. Can't fault it. New windows, central heating, air conditioning. New bathrooms, new kitchen. Wooden windows and doors in perfect condition throughout and even though the photos don't really do it justice, it is a really bright and airy house.

The property has a large garage on the ground floor. This is the only place on the street with council permission to drive in and park. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the house, large living area with balconies onto the pedestrian street outside, and views of the castle and town walls. On the top floor, there is a large roof terrace, with a paellero/BBQ, and lots of room for dining table and chair and at the moment the owners even have a raised pool out there.

The terrace mainly faces west, sunsets over the mountains, and the house lies below the castle and old roman walls, so amazing views in all directions. Sagunto is 30 minutes from Valencia city, has regular train service, and is 10 minutes from the beach. If you are looking for a townhouse without any of the headaches of a townhouse this is the one. Great potential for tourist rentals too while you aren't there.